Finding the Third Proportional to 22,468 and 48,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,468 and 48,824 is: 106,096.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,468 : 48,824 = 48,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,468/48,824 = 48,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,468x = 48,824 × 48,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,468x = 2,383,782,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,383,782,976/22,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,096.80
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